The Night at the Museum Festival is an annual event and allows people to experience museums at night. 

This year, the festival aims to celebrate Thai culture and heritage in a fresh way so the event will set under the concept ‘Bloom into the Night: Night at the Museum, where culture comes’ and schedule from December 4 - 28, 2025 at 53 museums and learning centers nationwide. 

Details About Night at the Museum Festival in 2025

The event itself is not only a way for people to appreciate Thai culture, but also a means for local tourism. The concept behind the event ‘Bloom into the Night’ which reflects the ambition to show hidden cultural treasures and the diversity of Thai identity through a richer museum experience. By opening their doors at night, these institutions are not only giving visitors a chance to see things in a different light, but also encouraging cultural tourism, learning, and economic support for local communities.

One key backer is One Bangkok, a major urban development project, which supports the festival as part of its cultural and creative mission. The long-term goal is not only to highlight well-known museums, but also to boost the “cultural capital” of Thailand, making these historic and learning spaces more accessible.

Highlights of Activities

Night at the Museum Festival 2025 offers a wide variety of activities suited for different interests, combining culture, art, community, and entertainment. One of the main draws is lighting installations and light decorations. Many participating museums will be adorned with beautiful light displays that bring their architecture and exhibits to life. Visitors can stroll through night markets inside or near the museums, where they can shop for local handicrafts, taste Thai street food, and enjoy a relaxed, creative atmosphere.

In addition, there will be projection mapping — that is, creative light projections on building facades or inside exhibition halls, telling stories in a dramatic visual form. For lovers of science and the night sky, some museums will host stargazing sessions or astronomy-related activities, making learning about the universe part of the nighttime fun.

One special program is scheduled at The Wireless House One Bangkok, a renovated radio-telegraph building. From 5 to 7 December, visitors can join guided tours (4 times per evening: 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, and 21:00) to learn about the building’s history, see special exhibits, and feel the atmosphere of a bygone era under night lights.

Night at the Museum at King Rama II Park, Amphawa

Among all the participating museums, King Rama II Park in Amphawa, Samut Songkhram, offers a particularly heartfelt event from 12–14 December 2025 at 04:00 – 08:00 P.M.  

Under the theme “Bloom into Our Hearts,” this program invites visitors to honor and remember the meaningful royal duties of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.

The  program includes exhibitions, cultural demonstrations, creative workshops, and traditional performances. Its admission is free and each activity is designed to help visitors reflect on the Queen Mother’s legacy and her contributions to Thai arts, culture, and communities. 

All visitors can go the museum at night, enjoy special exhibitions, and join in a charming culinary experience featuring royal-style dishes inspired by the local Mackerel Festival. The set menu, called “Chub Mue Pueb – Dinner in the Museum,” offers a unique taste of traditional flavours connected to the heritage of Amphawa. 

Why You Should Join the Night at the Museum Festival in Thailand

The Night at the Museum Festival 2025 is a wonderful opportunity to see Thailand’s culture in a new light. Therefore, it is a rare chance to see Thailand’s museums not only as places of learning but as night-time stages where the beauty of history, art, and traditional identity come alive.

To find out more and see the full list of the free participating museums and events, please go to Official Facebook Page : Museum Thailand